welcome

Welcome to the new and improved ‘Somewhere Down the Line’ blog, now with a focus on

life as a new LEED AP.

After passing the exam in May 2009, I was able to enroll in the specialty designation BD&C (Building Design and Construction) under the new LEED v3 system.

I have kept all previous material that helped me and many other people study for the v2.2 NC AP exam, but I will now be shifting the focus of my posts to the following subjects:

- Credentialling Maintenance Program (CMP) for LEED AP’s with and without specialties

- online course reviews and suggestions for continued education (both LEED specific and in general)

- important updates as a result of the transition to the new LEED v3 2009 system

- shared posts with the Emu Architects’ blog about the trials and tribulations of setting up a small architectural practice in Italy

(updated 03 December 2009)

Please visit Emu Architects’ website and blog for more information about sustainable architecture.

  1. laurab
    May 24, 2009 at 7:26 pm | #1

    Hi,
    Just ran into your blog from your link on the ARE Forum/Leed Tops and I’m just so dead-impressed I wanted to tell you – cool! What a great study tool, and an interesting way to use a blog. Good luck, sounds like you know your stuff!
    - Laura.

  2. May 25, 2009 at 11:27 am | #2

    Thanks Laura!
    You have great timing. I am taking the test tomorrow, and the encouragement is greatly appreciated!

    You should check back in the future, because it looks like I will need to do the LEED Homes specialization test under the new LEED 2009 system, and I will probably use the blog-study technique again.

    One step at a time for now….
    -Mariana

  3. Amber
    June 3, 2009 at 2:16 am | #3

    Congratulations on passing the exam! Although I am not surprised by this website! I recently stumbled upon your website and am currently working my way through it. It’s amazing! Thanks for sharing all of your hard work with the rest of us :)

  4. backstreet boyz
    June 6, 2009 at 11:19 am | #4

    Hi,

    Here’s some good charts and material you can download……… to study…..It has the buildding green sample test and more tests…..

    http://depositfiles.com/files/941q9rrpq

  5. June 6, 2009 at 12:57 pm | #5

    Thanks ‘backstreet boyz’.
    I noticed your message to me on ‘AREforum’ as well, but I accidentally deleted it instead of replying… if you send it again, I will try again.
    -Mariana

  6. Sar
    December 23, 2009 at 4:24 am | #6

    Thanks for al the great info!

    I just passed tonight with a 186!

  7. February 4, 2010 at 4:06 pm | #7

    I just realized I never said congratulations! Sorry for the delay, but good job!!

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